Well, it's happened: we have the workaholic character heading back to their small town (from New York City to Connecticut, on this occasion) for Christmas with the family.
Throw in a subplot about fashion design. Actual real conflict - just a smidge, mind you, but it's there, and it's nice to see, for realism's sake - and all the Christmassy activities that you see in just about every Hallmark movie, and Christmas By Design seems like a run of the mill, churned-out, standard, unremarkable Christmas film.
It isn't, though, thanks to Rebecca Dalton's presence. She lights up the screen every time she's on it, and absolutely nails her banter with Johnathan Keltz, the local mechanic slash love interest for. Their chemistry is spot-on, too.
Really enjoyed this one. Alongside 'Where Are You Christmas' and 'Checkin' it Twice', Hallmark has started the festive movie season strongly.
Throw in a subplot about fashion design. Actual real conflict - just a smidge, mind you, but it's there, and it's nice to see, for realism's sake - and all the Christmassy activities that you see in just about every Hallmark movie, and Christmas By Design seems like a run of the mill, churned-out, standard, unremarkable Christmas film.
It isn't, though, thanks to Rebecca Dalton's presence. She lights up the screen every time she's on it, and absolutely nails her banter with Johnathan Keltz, the local mechanic slash love interest for. Their chemistry is spot-on, too.
Really enjoyed this one. Alongside 'Where Are You Christmas' and 'Checkin' it Twice', Hallmark has started the festive movie season strongly.